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Monazite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
3.09
1.5 Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Lawsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Monazite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.